Landscaper - Full Time

Shakertown At Pleasant Hill Kentucky Inc; Harrodsburg (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaker Village is seeking a dedicated Landscaper to maintain and beautify the grounds at Harrodsburg, KY. The role involves operating mowers, tractors and a variety of hand tools to perform mowing, trimming and planting tasks required to keep the property well-kept.

The position is full-time, typically 40 hours per week, with responsibilities including snow removal in winter and general grounds duties under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Experience in grounds keeping and operating mowers or small power equipment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; company vehicle may be used.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and clean grounds and landscaping.
• Operate motorized equipment and hand tools as needed.
• Mow, trim, weed, mulch, and plant as required to keep grounds presentable.
• Respond to seasonal duties including snow removal and salt spreading.
• Transport supplies using a company vehicle when required.
• Ensure equipment is kept in good working order and safe to use.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Mowers & power equipment

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Zero turn mowers

Tractor

Chainsaw

Lawn equipment

Job description

Spring Into a New Career at Shaker Village!

Position: Landscaper - Full Time

Location: Harrodsburg, KY

Job Id:683

# of Openings:1

Summary of requirements:

A Landscaper is responsible for maintenance, repair and cleanup of the grounds and landscaping on the property at Shaker Village. This position requires considerable working knowledge of motorized equipment and hand/power tools in order to perform grounds work activities. This position will work 40 hours per week.

Specific Duties:

• Cleans and keeps in good working order, all equipment used in grounds maintenance such as mowers, tractor/trailers, front-end loaders, woodchippers, snowplows, salt spreaders and a variety of hand/power tools.
• Plants and trims lawns, trees, bushes, hedges and shrubs using hand tools or motorized vehicles.
• Landscapes new ground areas: repairs damaged ground areas, replaces bushes, hedges, shrubs and trees.
• Removes snow from sidewalks and parking lots, and spreads salt and ice melt on sidewalks and parking lots during icy conditions.
• Drives vehicles such as a car, truck, van or other vehicles to pick up supplies and materials.
• Regularly mows lawns, weeds, removes debris from property ground and overall, ensures the property is well-maintained and looks presentable.
• Ensures lawns are manicured appropriately. Regularly treats weeds for weed control, weed whips, rakes leaves, spreads mulch/woodchips/stones, trims shrubs and hedges, cuts down and removes tree limbs.
• Removes leaves, is responsible for leaf blowing, and leaf collecting, raking and picking up debris.
• Is responsible for storm damage clean up, sowing grass seed, spreading straw.
• Is responsible for fence maintenance, repair, painting, removal.

11. Will be expected to perform any general or miscellaneous tasks associated with the grounds department and as directed by supervisor

Standards of Performance:

• Ability to understand and take direction.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with co-workers and grounds helpers.
• Accurate and timely completions of projects.
• Self-motivated, taking initiative and comfortable working under pressure.
• Comfortable working with a team or working alone.
• Must be able to safely use hand tools and power equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms.
• Perform physical activities such as bending, stooping, climbing and walking.
• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.

Working Environment and Conditions:

• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
• Observe precautions and wear suitable protective equipment.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma preferred.
• Experience working in grounds keeping, mowers and small power equipment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Position requires use of a company vehicle while conducting Shaker Village business.

Equipment and Tools:

• Zero turn mowers, tractor, chainsaw and various small power equipment.
• Lawn mower, weed trimmer, leaf blower and hedge trimmer.

Shaker Village is supported by a community of employees, volunteers and donors who all play a role in preserving this historic place. If a current job opening isn’t the right fit, volunteering is a meaningful way to get involved.